The Caribbean Dictionary

a

Modifier used to convert a verb into a continuous (i.e an -ing) form.
a box a dead
A fast food meal of fried chicken and french fries.
a door
Outside or outdoors

aan

Than; Introducing another element for comparison or reference.
Previously. In the past.
Embarrased
To taunt by sticking out one's tongue.
An African day name for girls born on a Thursday.

abe

We - first person plural
We - first person plural
Everyone - second person plural
abeng
A trumpet like instrument made from an animal's horn. It was traditionally used as a Maroon communication and ceremonial tool. It was...
abiu
Pouteria caimito, a tropical tree, and its fruit originally from South America. It will grow an average of 33 feet (10 m) high, and...
To annoy.
abuja
A firefly; A beetle that produces a blinking yellow, orange, or red light via bioluminescence.
A maroon chieftain after whom the town of Accompong in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica is named.
accra
A fried batter made from a mix of flour, saltfish, onions, peppers and other spices
achar
A condiment made from fruit (often mango), vinegar, peppers, salt and mustard oil
Any hard liquor or alcoholic drink
ackee
Blighia sapida; A fruit of the soapberry family native to West Africa that was introduced to the Caribbean. It is the national fruit...
ackee and saltfish
A traditional food that is the national dish of Jamaica. It is typically prepared as a sautee of boiled ackee, saltfish, peppers,...
ackee poison
Jamaican Vomiting Sickness is a poisoning caused by ingestion of the unripe arils of the ackee fruit, its seeds, and husks. It is...
A John Canoe character that recites poetry and Shakespearean plays.
To show off or put on airs
When.
agama
Any of various species of large lizards
age paper
Birth certificate.
Old. Elderly.
A mean of cornmeal mush cooked in leaves.